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Division 3 — ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH›Chapter 6 — DOMESTIC WATER SOURCES AND SYSTEMS
San Bernardino County Municipal Code Art. 2 Public Water Supply Systems
San Bernardino County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Bernardino County
Cite as: San Bernardino County Municipal Code Article 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 33.0610 Statement of Purpose.¶
The purpose of this Article is to assure that water furnished or supplied by public water supply systems within this jurisdiction shall at all times be pure, wholesome, potable, healthful and in adequate supply.
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§ 33.0611 Authority.¶
The San Bernardino County Department of Environmental Health Services (DEHS) shall monitor and enforce all applicable laws and orders for public water supply systems with less than 200 service connections within this jurisdiction pursuant to the authority cited in Chapter 1 of this E.H. Code, and elsewhere as provided by law.
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§ 33.0612 Standards.¶
Minimum standards for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair and monitoring for public water systems requiring a permit by this Article shall also include those standards listed in Health and Safety Code Division 5, Part 1, Chapter 7, “Water and Water Systems” and in Administrative Code Title 22:
(a) “Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring,” Division 4, Chapter 15, §§ 64401—64475.
(b) “California Waterworks Standards,” Division 4, Chapter 16, §§ 64551—64644 and Administrative Code, Title 17, Division 1, Chapter 5, Subchapter 1:
(1) “Cross-Connection Control,” §§ 7583—7622.
(2) “Operator Certification,” §§ 7100—7134 as the same may be amended by the State from time to time and incorporated herein by reference, and every other relevant standard pursuant to State law.
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§ 33.0613 Permits.¶
No person or entity shall furnish or supply water to a user for domestic purposes from any source of water supply without first applying for, receiving, and retaining, an unexpired, unsuspended, unrevoked permit to do so from DEHS in accordance with Chapter 2 (Permits and Hearing Procedures) of this E.H. Code except as provided herein.
(a) Conditions of Approval. Permits shall be issued subject to compliance with the standards provided in this Article and plans shall be submitted to DEHS demonstrating such compliance. All owners or operators of any public water supply system subject to the provisions of this Article shall organize into a single legal entity responsible for such public water supply system. Permits may include any condition or requirement found by DEHS to be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Article.
(b) Temporary Permit. DEHS may grant a temporary permit to any person or entity who has applied for a permit upon such terms as DEHS shall determine are in the public interest pending the completion of DEHS’s investigation and application processing.
(c) Denial. If, upon the completion of the investigation and processing, DEHS determines that the water furnished, supplied, or proposed to be supplied is such that under any circumstances and conditions it is likely to be impure, unwholesome, unpotable or may constitute a menace or danger to public health, or if the existing or proposed source facility or distribution system is unhealthful, unsanitary, or not suited to the production and delivery of pure, wholesome, potable, and healthful water at all times, DEHS shall deny the application and order the applicant to make such changes as DEHS deems necessary to secure a continuous supply of pure, wholesome, potable, and healthful water.
(d) Revocation. Any permit issued may be revoked or suspended by DEHS at any time if it determines that the water being supplied or furnished by the permittee is or may become impure, unwholesome, unpotable, or endanger the lives or health of human beings. When a permit has been revoked or suspended by DEHS, the public water supply system shall not be exempt from service obligations and responsibilities unless so directed by DEHS.
(e) Exception. This Article shall not apply to a public water supply system with two to four service connections except in those specific areas in which DEHS has found its application to be necessary for the protection of public health and has given written notice thereof to those so regulated.
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§ 33.0614 Modifications.¶
(a) General Requirements. No person or entity shall modify, add to or change source facilities or distribution systems without written prior approval of DEHS.
(b) Conditions for Adding Service Connections. New service connections may he added to a public water supply system if the water system is, and will continue to be, in compliance with the provisions of this Article. When a water system is not in compliance with the provisions of this Article or of the requirements/conditions of the DEHS permit, a public nuisance shall be deemed to exist restricting the addition of service connections or water users until such compliance is obtained.
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§ 33.0615 Monitoring.¶
Any person or entity who furnishes or supplies water to a user for domestic purposes shall pay for and provide approved analyses of such water to DEHS per Administrative Code Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, “Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring.”
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§ 33.0616 Water Quality.¶
All water sources used for domestic water supply shall meet minimum standards of Administrative Code Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, “Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring.”
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§ 33.0617 Water Quantity, Source and Storage Requirements.¶
The quantity of water available from all water sources and distribution storage reservoirs shall at least equal those amounts shown in Tables I and II of the Article.
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
TABLE I GRAVITY STORAGE SYSTEM SOURCE AND STORAGE CAPACITY
| Minimum Use | Minimum Use | Median Use | Median Use | High Use | High Use |
|---|
TABLE I GRAVITY STORAGE SYSTEM SOURCE AND STORAGE CAPACITY
| Minimum Use | Minimum Use | Median Use | Median Use | High Use | High Use | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreational Dwelling with No Irrigation | Recreational Dwelling with No Irrigation | Typical or Average Residence and Lot | Typical or Average Residence and Lot | Residence With Large Lot | Residence With Large Lot | |
| No. of Service Connections | Source Capacity (gpm) | Storage Capacity (gals) | Source Capacity (gpm) | Storage Capacity (gals) | Source Capacity (gpm) | Storage Capacity (gals) |
| 10 | 11 | 3,500 | 17 | 4,000 | 28 | 4,900 |
| 20 | 19 | 6,900 | 32 | 7,800 | 53 | 9,600 |
| 30 | 26 | 10,100 | 45 | 11,400 | 75 | 14,130 |
| 40 | 33 | 13,100 | 57 | 14,800 | 95 | 18,400 |
| 50 | 40 | 15,900 | 69 | 18,000 | 115 | 22,500 |
| 60 | 46 | 18,500 | 80 | 21,000 | 134 | 26,400 |
| 70 | 52 | 20,900 | 90 | 23,800 | 151 | 30,200 |
| 80 | 58 | 23,100 | 100 | 25,400 | 167 | 33,900 |
| 90 | 64 | 25,100 | 109 | 27,800 | 181 | 37,500 |
| 100 | 69 | 27,000 | 117 | 30,100 | 195 | 41,000 |
| 120 | 74 | 30,500 | 133 | 34,500 | 220 | 47,700 |
| 140 | 79 | 33,600 | 149 | 38,900 | 245 | 54,000 |
| 160 | 84 | 36,400 | 165 | 43,300 | 270 | 59,900 |
| 180 | 89 | 39,200 | 181 | 47,700 | 295 | 65,400 |
| 200 | 94 | 42,000 | 197 | 52,200 | 320 | 70,500 |
| Source and Storage Design Guide for Small Water Systems , State of California, State Department of Health, Water Sanitation Section, 1967. |
TABLE II PRESSURE TANK SYSTEM SOURCE CAPACITY
| Minimum Use | Median Use | High Use |
|---|
TABLE II PRESSURE TANK SYSTEM SOURCE CAPACITY
| Minimum Use | Median Use | High Use | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreational Dwelling with No Irrigation | Typical or Average Residence and Lot | Residence with Large Lot | |
| No. of Service Connections | Source Capacity (gal per minute) | Source Capacity (gal per minute) | Source Capacity (gal per minute) |
| 10 | 40 | 50 | 69 |
| 20 | 77 | 97 | 133 |
| 30 | 110 | 140 | 193 |
| 40 | 142 | 180 | 248 |
| 50 | 174 | 219 | 302 |
| 60 | 200 | 255 | 354 |
| 70 | 226 | 288 | 403 |
| 80 | 251 | 312 | 449 |
| 90 | 273 | 341 | 494 |
| 100 | 294 | 367 | 537 |
| 120 | 328 | 420 | 618 |
| 140 | 363 | 473 | 695 |
| 160 | 387 | 526 | 770 |
| 180 | 416 | 579 | 840 |
| 200 | 444 | 630 | 908 |
| Source and Storage Design Guide for Small Water Systems , State of California, State Department of Health, Water Sanitation Section, 1967. |
§ 33.0618 Required Separation Between Water Mains and Sanitary Sewers.¶
Underground street utility locations for water and sewer mains shall conform to the standards contained in the most recent edition of the State Road Department publication entitled Standard Specifications, Drawings 310 and 311, and the State Department of Health Services bulletin entitled “Required Separation Between Water Mains and Sanitary Sewers.”
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§ 33.0619 Backflow and Cross-Connection Control.¶
Every person or entity furnishing or supplying water to users shall, by approved methods, prevent water from unapproved sources or any other substance from entering the domestic water system, and shall conform to the standards of Administrative Code Title 17, Division 1, Chapter 5, Subchapter 1, Group 4, Articles 1 through 4, “Cross-connection Control.”
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§ 33.0620 Treatment.¶
Treatment facilities and operation shall be provided as determined by DEHS on a case-by-case basis. All surface waters shall be properly treated, including reliable disinfection.
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§ 33.0621 Correction of Sanitary Defects and Health Hazards.¶
DEHS may order such repairs, alterations or additions to the proposed or existing source facilities and distribution system as will ensure that the water furnished or supplied shall at all times be in continuous supply, pure, wholesome, potable, and without danger to the public health and safety,
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§ 33.0622 Surface Water Sources.¶
Surface water sources (stream diversion works, impoundments, infiltration galleries, springs, etc.) shall not be utilized as sources of water supply for public water systems unless the permittee has demonstrated to DEHS that there are no reasonable means of obtaining an acceptable quality and quantity of groundwater, that required surface water rights documentation has been completed, that such surface sources and water treatment methods thereof have been approved for use by DEHS.
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§ 33.0623 Hauled Water.¶
Water furnished by a domestic water hauler shall not be used as a source of water by any public water supply system unless it has been demonstrated to DEHS that there are no reasonable means of obtaining an acceptable quality and quantity of groundwater, and that water treatment methods have been approved by DEHS. Exception: During an officially declared State or local emergency, a public water supply system may utilize hauled water as a temporary source of supply.
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§ 33.0624 Violations, Remedies, and Penalties.¶
It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to violate any provision of this Article. Those enforcement procedures, remedies, and penalties of Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of this E.H. Code shall apply to this Article and be in addition to all others provided by law.
(Ord. 2518, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2537, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 2670, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 2701, passed - -1982; Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3512, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3516, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3659, passed - -1996)
§§ 33.625—629 (Reserved).
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